Elon Musk poured at least $458 million into Republican political campaigns, hoping to help deliver victories across America. But did the world’s richest man get any return on his massive political investment? From Ken Paxton’s defeat in Texas to Republican losses in Ohio, Michigan, Iowa and Maine, Musk’s America PAC faced a stunning electoral setback. Despite enormous spending and billionaire backing, voters had other plans. We examine Musk’s political spending, the candidates he backed, Trump’s role and the growing influence of mega-donors in American elections. Can money buy political power, or can voters still say no?
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Elon Musk | Elon Musk Political Spending | US Midterm Elections 2026 | Republicans Lose Midterms | Donald Trump | Musk Political Influence | Musk Election Spending | Republican Setback | US Election Fallout | Billionaire Political Donations | Firstpost | Hem Saroya | Vantage
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